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The Legend of Buddy Bush
Sheila P. Moses
Twelve-year-old Pattie Mae clings to her dreams of Harlem while her North Carolina family faces a wrongful arrest and a
Ages 12–16
Land of Gray Wolf, The
Thomas Locker
For the child learning about our connection to the Earth and the cycle of nature's healing after human impact.
Ages 6–10
The Islander
Cynthia Rylant
A lonely boy living with his grandfather discovers a brass key from a mermaid that helps him unlock hidden feelings and
Ages 8–12
Indian Chiefs
Russell Freedman
Six powerful nineteenth-century leaders fight to preserve their ancestral lands and traditions against a changing tide o
Ages 10–14
Ida B: ...and Her Plans to Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster, and (Possibly) Save the World
Katherine Hannigan
Ida B loves her home-schooled life in the apple orchard, but she must find a way to cope when her mother’s illness force
Ages 8–12
I Have an Olive Tree
Eve Bunting
For the child learning to process the loss of a grandparent by discovering the living legacy and cultural roots they lef
Ages 5–9
Hiding from the Nazis
David A. Adler
Four-year-old Lore Baer finds safety and a new sense of belonging with a Christian farming family while hiding from the
Ages 6–10
Hickory Chair, The
Lisa Rowe Fraustino
In their favorite hickory chair, a blind boy and his grandmother share a bond that goes deeper than sight, leaving him a
Ages 4–8
Heroes: A Novel
Robert Cormier
Francis Cassavant returns from World War II with a disfigured face and a secret mission to find the man who hurt his chi
Ages 14–18
Harmonica, The
Tony Johnston
The music of Schubert and the notes from a small harmonica provide a flicker of hope and humanity for a boy imprisoned i
Ages 8–12
Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog
Pamela S. Turner
A loyal dog waits faithfully at a Tokyo train station every day for years, hoping to greet the master who will never ret
Ages 4–9
Growing Up in Coal Country
Susan Campbell Bartoletti
Step into the dark, dangerous world of American coal mines to see the real lives of children as young as eight who worke
Ages 9–14
Al #1
A Girl Called Al
Constance C. Greene
Two seventh-grade girls find an unexpected friend in the assistant superintendent of their building as they navigate the
Ages 9–12
Freewill
Chris Lynch
For the teenager navigating the heavy fog of grief and the unsettling feeling that their presence might be causing harm
Ages 14–18
Freedom Summer
Susan Goldman Rubin
For the child questioning why the world isn't always fair. This historical account explores the courage of activists fig
Ages 10–14
Four of a Kind
Patti Sherlock
While living with his crotchety grandfather, twelve-year-old Andy finds his only true comfort and strength in a massive
Ages 8–12
El Barco de Vapor: Serie Oro
Flores para Algernon
Daniel Keyes
Charlie Gordon undergoes a risky experimental operation to increase his intelligence, following in the footsteps of a re
Ages 13–18
Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist #1
Flight of the Phoenix
R. L. LaFevers
Ten-year-old Nate travels to Arabia to witness the rebirth of a phoenix and must save his beastologist guardian from dan
Ages 7–10
Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, The
William Joyce
After a tornado sweeps Morris Lessmore to a colorless land, he finds a magical library where books are alive and in need
Ages 4–10
Every Line of You
Naomi Gibson
Lydia has coded the perfect, loving boyfriend to escape her grief, but her AI creation is becoming scarily capable of do
Ages 14–18
Dog Called Homeless, A
Sarah Lean
For the child navigating the heavy silence of grief. When words feel too small for a big loss, Cally's story shows that
Ages 8–12
Diamond Willow
Helen Frost
Twelve-year-old Willow sets out on her first solo dogsled trek through the Alaskan woods, watched over by wild animals u
Ages 10–14
Day of the Dead
Tony Johnston
For children learning how families honor loved ones who have passed, this vibrant story transforms grief into a joyful c
Ages 4–8
Dangerous Skies
Suzanne Fisher Staples
For the child grappling with the realization that the world is not always fair, especially regarding race, friendship, a
Ages 10–14
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